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Fordthorne

A DVSA-authorised MOT test station in Cardiff, authorised to test cars, vans (3–3.5t) and 13+ seat passenger vehicles. Every fact below comes from the DVSA authorised-testing-station register.

Data from the DVSA authorised-testing-station register · Last verified 4 Jul 2026 · Record 75095

Register facts

Trading name
FordthorneSource: DVSA register
DVSA site number
75095Source: DVSA register — the station’s authorisation ID
Address
FORD HOUSE, 281 PENARTH ROAD, Cardiff CF11 8YZSource: DVSA register
Phone
02920223100Source: DVSA register
Operator
IndependentSource: MOTGuard chain tiering over the register
On the register since
4 Jul 2026 (first register edition we hold containing this station)Source: DVSA register, quarterly editions
Last verified on the register
4 Jul 2026Source: DVSA register, quarterly editions

MOT classes tested

MOT classVehiclesAuthorised here
Class 1 Motorcycles up to 200cc
Class 2 Motorcycles of all engine sizes
Class 3 Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg
Class 4 Cars, small vans and minibuses up to 12 seats — the standard car MOT ✓ Yes
Class 5 Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats ✓ Yes
Class 7 Goods vans between 3,000 and 3,500kg ✓ Yes

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Quick answers

Is Fordthorne an authorised MOT test station?

Yes. Fordthorne appears on the DVSA active MOT test stations register under site number 75095, in Cardiff. The register is published quarterly by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency; this page was last verified against it on 4 Jul 2026.

Which vehicles can Fordthorne MOT?

According to the DVSA register, Fordthorne is authorised to test cars, vans (3–3.5t) and 13+ seat passenger vehicles. If your vehicle type isn't listed, phone ahead on 02920223100 — class authorisations can change between quarterly register editions.

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